First Friday Favorites | December

Ok, let's face it. I haven't been the most faithful blogger this fall! That's not something I'm proud of...but it does give me something to work on in the coming year! ;) This is obviously NOT a "true" first friday post because it's the 21st..3 weeks into December!...and a Saturday (details, details!) but December is my favorite month and by molly & golly, I'm going to post this anyways. 

1. The Nutcracker Ballet. Any year the troupe puts this beloved ballet on in town, our family is so there! I never did have my chance to become a real ballerina...but at least I can appreciate them in my favorite classic! 2. The Tree. Hunting for the perfect tree says "december and all it's cheer has arrived!" I was unable to go along with my family this year...but they did a great job, regardless;) 3. The Cookies: the baking, decorating aaaaand eating! Our neighbors are fantastic creatures and always bring us a plate or two...they're typically long gone by Christmas day. 4. The Music. I may or may not listen to it more months than just #12... Curious as to what my favorite christmas tunes are? Find me on Spotify! 5. The Movies: all the classics like White Christmas, Home Alone, Elf, It's a Wonderful Life...and any cheesy disney/abc-fam/hallmark one you can find! 

and just because I can't help it....here's a fun little peek at some cute lovebirds in the snow!

love always,

amelia renee:)

First Friday Favorites | October

October kinda snuck up on me (and I almsot forgot to do this post, thanks to it starting on a Monday!) buut I didn't. Whew! ;) So glad I didn't, because it's one of my very favorite months (lots of dear people's birthdays...hi mom!) and full of some of my favorite activities: high school homecoming, trips to the pumpkin patch, and friends coming back home on fall break! But enough chatter, here are 5 of my favorite October things!

1. Bonfires! We have the perfect backyard for throwing fall parties, and it's definitely a highlight of my fall to set up, make up some hot cider, and invite a crowd of friends over for a cool marshmallow roasting under the autumnal country stars. 2. Changing leaves. Who doesn't love that, though? :) 3. Candy Corn! I hear a lot of people don't like one of my favorite fall candies. Doesn't bother me, though—that way there is more for me! 4. Sweaters..in particular, this J.Crew one. Especially when there is a good fall sale going...I'm helpless, what can I say? 5. MAIN EVENT! By far my favorite activity this month has to offer! Only two weeks, and I'll be squealing and hugging people like a crazed One Direction fan. Times a million. (That's for you, Jess! ;)

That's it for today! If you have a minute, why not comment below & tell me what you're looking forward to this month? I'd love to get to know my readers better! :)

Love Always,

Amelia Renee:)

First Friday Favorites | September

My sweet friend Alison has this rad theme on her blog on Fridays, and since I've been lagging in the area of blogging of late (especially fun & funky blog posts!), it has been decided that a new monthly theme is having its literal birth-day today! So grab some imaginary balloons and party hats, and let's get started!

How it works: The first friday of each month, I will be posting a few of my "favorites" of that month. Or just of my life in general! Because I adore comments & hearing from YOU, leave me a comment or two and let me know a few of your favorites about September:)

1. Pumpkin Spice Lattes are BACK! They're one of my favorite drinks that Starbucks carries, and I'm just waiting until I can wear a sweater to justify snagging one! 2. It's still hot like August here, but wearing a fall-ish scarf (my favorite is mustard yellow) helps me pretend it's cooled down. 3. Mumford & Sons new album is released this month. WIN! 4. Crunchy fall apples. yummmm. 5. Anthropologie's September catalog arrived in my mailbox today & it's gorgeous. Check it out! 6. Fall flowers are so bright & lovely. Our backyard is home to some gorgeous black eyed susans, and they always make me smile.
and I found this on pinterest & thought it was super cute! Wouldn't you love to hang this on your wall? I would!

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What are your favorite September favs? I'd love to know!

Amelia Renee:)